CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 GATE -50 -70 OFF dBu CLOSE COMPRESSOR / LIMITER -20 0 -30 1.5 -10 0 +10 AIR 1 2 -14 3 -20 dB -6 0 +6 GAIN REDUCTION(dB) 30 CH 1 20 15 10 6 4 2 1 GATE -50 -70 -30 -15 -20 0 -30 1.5 +10 COMPRESSOR / LIMITER -10 0 +10 AIR 1 2 -14 3 -20 dB -6 0 +6 -30 -15 2 2.5 5 10 81 50 100 0.3 150 0.1 0.5 2 2.5 5 10 81 50 100 0.3 150 0.1 0.5 ON +14 BY + 14 CH 2 OFF FULL +10 -40 dBu +20 1 n:1 LIM 0.1 ms 200 50ms sec +20 AUTO CH 1 IN AUTO CH 2 IN OFF dBu -40 dBu +20 1 n:1 LIM 0.1 ms 200 50ms sec +20 OFF FULL SQ·2 POWER AUTO RATIO ATTACK IN/OUT CHAN 1 RELEASE OUTPUT IN/OUT CLOSE AUTO RATIO ATTACK IN/OUT CHAN 2 RELEASE OUTPUT IN/OUT THRESHOLD THRESHOLD LEVEL THRESHOLD THRESHOLD LEVEL AC 100-120V, 60Hz AC 200-240V, 50HZ RATED INPUT: 12.5W SERIAL /DATE CODE OUTPUT BAL/ UNBAL INPUT BAL/ UNBAL SIDE CHAIN = INPUT TIP RING = OUTPUT SLEEVE = GROUND OUTPUT BAL/ UNBAL INPUT BAL/ UNBAL SIDE CHAIN = INPUT TIP RING = OUTPUT SLEEVE = GROUND AC FUSE T 0.315A WWW.TAPCOGEAR.COM BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE GROOVY FOLKS IN WOODINVILLE, WA, USA MANUFACTURED IN CHINA · "TAPCO" AND "MACKIE" ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF LOUD TECHNOLOGIES INC. · COPYRIGHT ©2003 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 1 by CAUTION AVIS 8. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Heat -- This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, or other devices which produce heat. Power Sources -- This product should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in these operation instructions or as marked on this product. 9. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE. AUCUN ENTRETIEN DE PIECES INTERIEURES PAR L'USAGER. CONFIER L'ENTRETIEN AU PERSONNEL QUALIFIE. AVIS: POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU D'ELECTROCUTION, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET ARTICLE A LA PLUIE OU A L'HUMIDITE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Le symbole éclair avec point de flèche à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est utilisé pour alerter l'utilisateur de la présence à l'intérieur du coffret de "voltage dangereux" non isolé d'ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque d'éléctrocution. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle équilatéral est employé pour alerter les utilisateurs de la présence d'instructions importantes pour le fonctionnement et l'entretien (service) dans le livret d'instruction accompagnant l'appareil. 10. Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked upon or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit this product. 11. Object and Liquid Entry -- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall on, and liquids are not spilled into, this product. 12. Damage Requiring Service -- This product should be serviced only by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into this product; or C. This product has been exposed to rain; or D. This product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. This product has been dropped, or its chassis damaged. 13. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service this product beyond those means described in this operating manual. All other servicing should be referred to the Tapco Service Department. 14. To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Pour préevenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polariseé avec un prolongateur, un prise de courant ou une autre sortie de courant, sauf si les lames peuvent être insérées à fond sans laisser aucune pariie à découvert. 15. Grounding or Polarization -- Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of this product is not defeated. 16. Power Precaution -- Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 17. This apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. ATTENTION --Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant las limites applicables aux appareils numériques de class A/de class B (selon le cas) prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par les ministere des communications du Canada. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operation instructions should be read before this product is operated. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on this product and in these operating instructions should be followed. Follow Instructions -- All operating and other instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture -- This product should not be used near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. Cleaning -- Clean only with a dry cloth. Ventilation -- This product should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the Component should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block any ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through ventilation openings. 6. 7. PORTABLE CART WARNING Carts and stands - The Component should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A Component and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the Component and cart combination to overturn. WARNING -- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 2 18. Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause permanent hearing loss. Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a period of time. The U.S. Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the permissible noise level exposures shown in the following chart. According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of these permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels use hearing protectors while the equipment is in operation. Ear plugs or protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating the equipment in order to prevent permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits set forth here. Duration Per Day Sound Level dBA, In Hours Slow Response 8 6 4 3 2 1.5 1 0.5 0.25 or less 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Typical Example Packed garage concert VW Bus Peace Train Cranked psychedelic tunes High speed chase on C.H.I.P.s Loudest parts at a Heavy Metal concert What me, read a manual? Before you begin, please make sure you read the Safety Instructions on page 2 and Getting Started on page 4. Your new TAPCO® SQ·2 is designed to set up quickly and operate easily. We know it's often seen as a sign of weakness to read a manual, along with asking for directions when lost, but maybe you can read the rest when nobody is looking. It is important to keep your receipt in a safe place, and not a bad idea to write your product information here for future reference (i.e., insurance claims, tech support, return authorization, etc.). Product Serial #: Purchased at: Date of purchase: Part No. 0009426 Rev. A 1/04 ©2004 LOUD Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3 Getting Started The following steps will help you set up your SQ·2, and get the levels just right. SETTINGS: 1. Be sure the SQ·2's POWER switch is off. 2. Turn all the controls to their center positions (12 o'clock) and set all the switches out. SET THE CONTROLS: 1. Make sure your signal source is turned up and delivering signal to the SQ·2. The signal should pass through the SQ·2 unaffected because the CHAN 1 and 2 IN/OUT buttons are out and the signal processing circuitry is bypassed. 2. Push in the CHAN 1 and 2 IN/OUT buttons to enable the gate and compressor circuits. If the input signal is above ­10 dBu, the compressor/ limiter will begin working on the signal because the THRESHOLD control is set at ­10 dBu (center position). You should see the GAIN REDUCTION meters indicating the amount of gain reduction being applied to the signal. Turn down the THRESHOLD control to see more compression. 3. If the input signal is below ­30 dBu, the gate will close and attenuate the signal because the THRESHOLD control is set at ­30 dBu (center). Turn down the GATE THRESHOLD control until the gate opens (the CLOSE LED will turn off). 4. Read on to learn how to set each individual control to get the best performance from your SQ·2. CONNECTIONS: 1. Using balanced or unbalanced cables, connect your mixer's main outputs to the SQ·2's inputs, and the SQ·2's outputs to your amplifier's (or powered speakers') inputs. If you are using the SQ·2 in a channel's insert, connect your mixer's channel insert to the SQ·2's INPUTs and OUTPUTs. Refer to page 11 to learn how to connect and use the SIDE CHAIN feature. Note: The SQ·2 Compressor/ LOOK Limiter/Gate is designed to be inserted "in-line" with the signal as a serial device. This means that the CLOSER entire signal is routed through the processor, in contrast to a parallel device where the processed signal is mixed back with the unprocessed signal, like a reverb or echo. 2. Connect the cables using either XLR or 1/4" TRS connectors (balanced), or 1/4" TS connectors (unbalanced). · The XLR and TRS inputs for each channel are wired in parallel. Use only one input per channel. · The XLR and TRS outputs for each channel are wired in parallel. · The balanced XLR connectors are wired as follows: Pin 1 = shield (ground) Pin 2 = hot (+) Pin 3 = cold (­) · The 1/4" TRS connectors are wired as follows: Tip = hot (+) Ring = cold (­) Sleeve = shield (ground) 3. Plug all the sound system components into suitable AC outlets, properly grounded and capable of delivering adequate current. 4. Turn all the equipment on. If you are monitoring the signal through speakers, turn the power amplifier on last to avoid running any pops or thumps through your speakers. Things To Remember: · When you shut down your equipment, turn off the amplifiers first. When powering up, turn on the amplifiers last. · Save the shipping box and packing material! You may need it someday. 4 Contents Safety Instructions................................................................2 Getting Started ....................................................................4 Introduction..........................................................................6 Hookup Diagrams................................................................8 Typical Hookup: In-line with Main Outputs.....................8 Alternate Hookup: Individual Channel or Main Inserts ..8 SQ·2 Features .....................................................................9 FRONT PANEL FEATURES .................................................9 GATE ...........................................................................9 1. THRESHOLD.......................................................9 2. CLOSE LED .......................................................9 COMPRESSOR/LIMITER..............................................9 3. THRESHOLD.......................................................9 4. RATIO.................................................................9 5. ATTACK..............................................................9 6. RELEASE ............................................................9 7. AUTO IN/OUT....................................................9 8. OUTPUT..................... ...